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Film and TV set catering in Cranbrook, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Cranbrook? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Lunch at the unit base
- Commercials and music videos
Book the van in Cranbrook
Film set catering for your shoot in Cranbrook
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. Popular choices include sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater end-of-shoot parties and ad shoots.
Around Cranbrook, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
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Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Share the base location and route
- Send final numbers the day before
- Plan bins and waste at base
A short menu keeps the line moving.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Cranbrook for film and TV crews
Cranbrook is about 12 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Tell us where your shoot in Cranbrook will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Cranbrook is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Cranbrook to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
Cranbrook is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in TN17 and TN18, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on High Street, Crane Lane and White Lion Yard or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Baker's Cross (1 mile east), Coursehorn (1 mile east), Swattenden (1 mile south), Hartley (1 mile south-west) and Gill's Green (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (2.5 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.6 miles east).
- Local schools include Cranbrook Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Cranbrook: your questions answered
Can the van park in Crane Valley?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Cranbrook close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Who books film set catering in Cranbrook?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Cranbrook and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Event crews
- Seaside and period locations
- Unit base lunches
Cranbrook is roughly 39 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
How the day works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your shoot. Light in Cranbrook lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- Classic food your crew already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across Kent, including Cranbrook
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Access checked by locations
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch